Thursday, December 25, 2014

merry christmas

Merry Christmas! I hope Santa brought all that you hoped for.

I bought us this assortment from Kiuchi Brewery, makers of Hitachino beers...Real ginger ale, Daidai IPA, Shuwashuwa umeshu (fizzy apricot wine), classic Japanese ale & Red Rice ale...we'll probably start tasting a couple of these tonight.

Christmas eve was an assortment of nibbles...veggies with bagna cauda sauce, kamaboko dip with ritz crackers and karaage (fried chicken).

I also had a glass of prosecco.

This morning, we traded gifts and Satoshi went off to work. Low-key Christmas as usual. I can't believe that 2014 is almost over.

We appreciate all the cards and messages from family and friends! (Thank you!)

Happy Holidays everyone!

12 comments:

  1. OK, I am wanting some of that fizzy apricot wine. ;-)

    Merry Christmas Kat!

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  2. oh no! Satoshi had to work??!!...well then Santa did not grant all of my wishes this year, and I hope you and Satoshi get to spend the weekend together. Mele Kalikimaka!

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  3. Merry Christmas from Victoria ,Canada !

    I agree with Deb, the Umeshu sounds great ! Your Christmas cakes look good too ...


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  4. Hope it was a good Christmas for you & the Missus, Kirk!

    It was good Deb, hope your Christmas was a nice one!

    He never has Christmas off Rowena, not a holiday here:)

    Hope your Christmas was a delicious one Joanna:)

    Thaaaanks Jalna :) hope your Christmas was nice!

    Take care everyone!
    Kat

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  5. Kamaboko dip? Is the a recipe? Sounds yummy!

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  6. super easy Anon...here's the link... http://katnsatoshiinjapan.blogspot.jp/2005/12/day-after.html
    I usually put the kamaboko, water chestnuts, and green onions in a food processor and whizz then in a bowl mix it with mayo and some pepper. Hope you like this :)

    Take care.
    Kat

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  7. Happy Holidays K!

    Take care.
    Kat

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  8. You went all out for Christmas Eve. All looks great.

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  9. Thanks Rinshinomori :)

    Take care!
    Kat

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